NHTSA recall record

Sentra tie rod recall — NHTSA campaign 21V461000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.

tie rodcomponent
21V461000official record ID
Jun 17, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official record21V461000
CategoryVehicle Recalls
Recalling firmNissan North America, Inc.
ComponentSTEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Report dateJun 17, 2021
LocationUnited States

What the recall covers

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. The left and/or right tie rod may be bent.

Potential consequence

A bent tie rod can break, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy described by NHTSA

Dealers will inspect and replace the left and/or right tie rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PM985.

Vehicle pages currently linked in our database

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Additional NHTSA notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

What to do next

Use the NHTSA recall lookup with your VIN for the most precise vehicle-specific result, then follow the remedy instructions provided by the manufacturer or an authorized dealer. A model-level campaign page cannot confirm whether a particular VIN is affected.

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